MSU Extension, Sanilac County

Michigan State University Extension’s Online Home Food Preservation course is a self-paced program that provides up to date research-based recommendations for safe home food preservation, regardless of your experience with preserving foods.
Cost: FREE

Lesson topics Include:
Preservation – The Basics
Jams and Jellies
Pickling
Preserving High-Acid Foods
Preserving Low-Acid Foods
Blanching and Freezing
Dehydrating

To Register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/foodpreservation/food_preservation_online_course

Homeownership Education Webinar

This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process. Pre-Registration is required. To register and for more information go to www.mimoneyhealth.org

Safe Food = Healthy Kids (Online, Free Session)
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive workshop designed for childcare providers. Learn what the best practices are for food safety to help keep kids safe.
• Aug. 20, 6 p.m. EDT
• Oct. 27, 6 p.m. EDT
• Nov. 16 & 17 (2 part class) 1 p.m. EST
• Dec. 7, 6 p.m. EST

To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/safe_food_healthy_kids/

Selling Michigan Honey & Maple Syrup Safely
Food safety is key to successfully selling honey and maple syrup in Michigan. Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development allows for collection and production of honey and maple syrup that can be sold without a license, and there is an expectation that this is done safely. Personal hygiene, food safe containers, storage, cleaning and sanitizing methods, and MDARD’s exemption guidelines are topics covered on this workshop.
• Aug. 17, 6 p.m. EDT
• Sept. 18, 12 p.m. EDT
• Oct. 26, 2 p.m. EDT
• Nov. 11, 12 p.m. EDT
To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/cottage_food_law/events

Disasters don’t just affect people — they impact animals too. Consider attending the LADDER training to strengthen your community’s disaster preparedness by including animals in emergency planning. This discussion-based exercise brings together Extension educators, emergency managers, veterinarians, livestock producers, and more to build innovative, whole-community solutions.

Registration is $25 and includes all training materials and lunch. August 26th in Caro.

Registration is now open: https://events.anr.msu.edu/ThumbLADDER/

Let’s climb the LADDER to better preparedness — for everyone.

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ServSafe® (In-person)
Earn ServSafe® Manager certification with help from MSU Extension. ServSafe® is a national food safety certification program. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations. MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training and exam proctoring, with a class fee of $75. MSU Extension will also be offering proctoring of the ServSafe® Manager Certification Exam by appointment.
Contact your local MSU Extension Food Safety staff for more information or for a list of upcoming classes, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/servsafe/events